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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.45, 398.10 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.45, 398.10 and 177.96 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.45 : 398.10 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.45/398.10 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.45x = 398.10 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.45x = 70,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,845.88/288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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