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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 397.58 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 397.58 and 168.51 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 397.58 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/397.58 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 397.58 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 66,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,995.36/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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