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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 432.92 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 432.92 and 166.92 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 432.92 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/432.92 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 432.92 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 72,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,263.01/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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