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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.18, 432.26 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.18, 432.26 and 167.30 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.18 : 432.26 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.18/432.26 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.18x = 432.26 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.18x = 72,314.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,314.10/288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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