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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 398.55 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 398.55 and 178.22 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 398.55 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/398.55 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 398.55 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 71,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027.59/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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