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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 398.76 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 398.76 and 172.56 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 398.76 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/398.76 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 398.76 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 68,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,810.03/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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