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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 433.38 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 433.38 and 167.11 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 433.38 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/433.38 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 433.38 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 72,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,422.13/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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