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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 432.88 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 432.88 and 166.88 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 432.88 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/432.88 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 432.88 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 72,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,239.01/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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