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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.50, 432.05 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.50, 432.05 and 166.64 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.50 : 432.05 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.50/432.05 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.50x = 432.05 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.50x = 71,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,993.82/288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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