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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.75, 433.17 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.75, 433.17 and 166.85 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 433.17 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/433.17 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 433.17 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 72,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,274.41/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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