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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 431.10 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 431.10 and 166.44 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 431.10 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/431.10 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 431.10 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 71,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,752.28/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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