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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 432.84 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 432.84 and 166.75 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 432.84 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/432.84 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 432.84 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 72,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,175.61/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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