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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 430.41 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 430.41 and 165.22 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 430.41 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/430.41 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 430.41 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 71,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,110.19/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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