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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 431.78 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 431.78 and 166.44 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 431.78 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/431.78 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 431.78 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 71,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,864.63/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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