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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.25, 432.14 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.25, 432.14 and 166.37 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.25 : 432.14 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.25/432.14 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.25x = 432.14 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.25x = 71,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,896.63/288.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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