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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.53, 398.04 and 177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.53, 398.04 and 177.97 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.53 : 398.04 = 177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.53/398.04 = 177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.53x = 398.04 × 177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.53x = 70,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,839.18/288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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