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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.14, 431.60 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.14, 431.60 and 166.10 is: 248.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.14 : 431.60 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.14/431.60 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.14x = 431.60 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.14x = 71,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,685.77/288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.79

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