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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 430.20 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 430.20 and 165.20 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 430.20 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/430.20 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 430.20 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 71,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,069.04/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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