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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 432.59 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 432.59 and 166.38 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 432.59 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/432.59 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 432.59 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 71,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,974.32/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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