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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 432.34 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 432.34 and 166.55 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 432.34 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/432.34 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 432.34 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 72,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,003.65/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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