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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 432.69 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 432.69 and 167.10 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 432.69 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/432.69 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 432.69 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 72,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,302.50/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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