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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 432.69 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 432.69 and 179.98 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 432.69 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/432.69 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 432.69 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 77,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,875.55/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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