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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 430.92 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 430.92 and 165.58 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 430.92 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/430.92 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 430.92 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 71,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,350.66/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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