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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.54 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.54 and 179 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.54 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.54 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.54 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 77,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,424.66/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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