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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 432.27 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 432.27 and 167.27 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 432.27 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/432.27 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 432.27 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 72,303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,303.64/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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