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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.35 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.35 and 166.47 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.35 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.35 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.35 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 71,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,971.48/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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