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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.07 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.07 and 164.68 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.07 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.07 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.07 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 71,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,154.23/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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