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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.50, 432.93 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.50, 432.93 and 166.82 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.50 : 432.93 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.50/432.93 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.50x = 432.93 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.50x = 72,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,221.38/288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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