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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 432.86 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 432.86 and 166.59 is: 249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 432.86 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/432.86 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 432.86 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 72,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,109.31/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.87

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