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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 398.34 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 398.34 and 176.58 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 398.34 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/398.34 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 398.34 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 70,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,338.88/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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