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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 431.92 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 431.92 and 164.92 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 431.92 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/431.92 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 431.92 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 71,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232.25/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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