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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 398.16 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 398.16 and 176.54 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 398.16 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/398.16 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 398.16 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 70,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,289.18/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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