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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 432.62 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 432.62 and 166.56 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 432.62 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/432.62 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 432.62 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 72,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,056.29/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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