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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.89, 432.63 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.89, 432.63 and 167.01 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.89 : 432.63 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.89/432.63 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.89x = 432.63 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.89x = 72,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,253.54/288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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