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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 431.82 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 431.82 and 164.55 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 431.82 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/431.82 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 431.82 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 71,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,055.98/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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