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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.13, 430 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.13, 430 and 165.03 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.13 : 430 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.13/430 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.13x = 430 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.13x = 70,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,962.90/287.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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