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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 433.24 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 433.24 and 174.04 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 433.24 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/433.24 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 433.24 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 75,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,399.57/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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