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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 431.70 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 431.70 and 166.20 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 431.70 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/431.70 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 431.70 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 71,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,748.54/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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