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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 432.30 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 432.30 and 164.68 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 432.30 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/432.30 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 432.30 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 71,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,191.16/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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