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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.90, 433.35 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.90, 433.35 and 173.48 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.90 : 433.35 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.90/433.35 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.90x = 433.35 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.90x = 75,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,175.39/288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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