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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 430.08 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 430.08 and 165.06 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 430.08 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/430.08 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 430.08 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 70,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,989.00/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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