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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 432.96 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 432.96 and 173.06 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 432.96 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/432.96 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 432.96 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 74,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,928.06/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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