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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.61, 432.89 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.61, 432.89 and 166.79 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.61 : 432.89 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.61/432.89 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.61x = 432.89 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.61x = 72,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,200.89/288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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