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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 432.66 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 432.66 and 160.28 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 432.66 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/432.66 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 432.66 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 69,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,346.74/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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