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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 398.77 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 398.77 and 176.99 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 398.77 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/398.77 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 398.77 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 70,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,578.30/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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