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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.78, 433.44 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.78, 433.44 and 167.16 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.78 : 433.44 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.78/433.44 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.78x = 433.44 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.78x = 72,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,453.83/288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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