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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.93 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.93 and 117.58 is: 176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.93 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.93 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.93 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 50,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,903.91/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.47

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