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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.87, 432.95 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.87, 432.95 and 166.88 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.87 : 432.95 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.87/432.95 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.87x = 432.95 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.87x = 72,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,250.70/288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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