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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.11, 432.17 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.11, 432.17 and 160.67 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.11 : 432.17 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.11/432.17 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.11x = 432.17 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.11x = 69,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,433.79/288.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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