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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.57 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.57 and 115.16 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.57 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.57 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.57 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 49,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,814.76/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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