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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.42, 433.02 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.42, 433.02 and 166.92 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.42 : 433.02 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.42/433.02 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.42x = 433.02 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.42x = 72,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,279.70/288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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