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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 431.64 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 431.64 and 166.08 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 431.64 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/431.64 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 431.64 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 71,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,686.77/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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