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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 430.08 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 430.08 and 165.32 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 430.08 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/430.08 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 430.08 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 71,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,100.83/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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