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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 430.21 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 430.21 and 165.10 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 430.21 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/430.21 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 430.21 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 71,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,027.67/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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