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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 398.10 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 398.10 and 177.93 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 398.10 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/398.10 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 398.10 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 70,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,833.93/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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