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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 432.46 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 432.46 and 166.59 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 432.46 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/432.46 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 432.46 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 72,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,042.78/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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