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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.62, 432.58 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.62, 432.58 and 166.63 is: 249.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.62 : 432.58 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.62/432.58 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.62x = 432.58 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.62x = 72,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,080.81/288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.74

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