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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 430.30 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 430.30 and 165.04 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 430.30 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/430.30 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 430.30 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 71,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,016.71/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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