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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.50, 432.74 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.50, 432.74 and 166.68 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.50 : 432.74 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.50/432.74 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.50x = 432.74 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.50x = 72,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,126.11/288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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