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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 432.96 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 432.96 and 160.60 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 432.96 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/432.96 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 432.96 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 69,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,533.38/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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