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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 433.10 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 433.10 and 161.29 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 433.10 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/433.10 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 433.10 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 69,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,853.89/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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