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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 431.88 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 431.88 and 166.50 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 431.88 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/431.88 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 431.88 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 71,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,908.02/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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