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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 432.33 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 432.33 and 160.18 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 432.33 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/432.33 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 432.33 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 69,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,250.62/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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