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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.39, 432.18 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.39, 432.18 and 166.62 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.39 : 432.18 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.39/432.18 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.39x = 432.18 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.39x = 72,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,009.83/288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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