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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 432.59 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 432.59 and 115.03 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 432.59 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/432.59 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 432.59 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 49,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760.83/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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