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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 433.14 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 433.14 and 165.36 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 433.14 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/433.14 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 433.14 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 71,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,624.03/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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