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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 431.70 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 431.70 and 164.67 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 431.70 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/431.70 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 431.70 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 71,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,088.04/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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