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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.89, 433.32 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.89, 433.32 and 173.41 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.89 : 433.32 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.89/433.32 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.89x = 433.32 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.89x = 75,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,141.15/288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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