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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 431.69 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 431.69 and 176.94 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 431.69 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/431.69 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 431.69 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 76,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,382.34/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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