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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 432.55 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 432.55 and 115.04 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 432.55 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/432.55 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 432.55 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 49,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,757.81/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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