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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 430.07 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 430.07 and 165.26 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 430.07 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/430.07 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 430.07 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 71,070.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,070.39/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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