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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 431.77 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 431.77 and 166.12 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 431.77 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/431.77 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 431.77 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 71,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,725.63/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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