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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 432.73 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 432.73 and 115.24 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 432.73 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/432.73 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 432.73 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 49,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,865.07/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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