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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 431.19 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 431.19 and 165.58 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 431.19 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/431.19 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 431.19 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 71,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,396.44/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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