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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 430.35 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 430.35 and 165.12 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 430.35 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/430.35 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 430.35 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 71,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,059.39/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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