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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.87, 432.75 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.87, 432.75 and 166.77 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.87 : 432.75 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.87/432.75 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.87x = 432.75 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.87x = 72,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,169.72/288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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