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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.65, 433.17 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.65, 433.17 and 180.51 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.65 : 433.17 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.65/433.17 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.65x = 433.17 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.65x = 78,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,191.52/288.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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