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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.05, 431.74 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.05, 431.74 and 166.07 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.05 : 431.74 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.05/431.74 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.05x = 431.74 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.05x = 71,696.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,696.07/288.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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