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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 432.09 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 432.09 and 166.59 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 432.09 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/432.09 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 432.09 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 71,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,981.87/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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