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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 430.34 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 430.34 and 165.24 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 430.34 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/430.34 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 430.34 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 71,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,108.56/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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