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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 430.44 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 430.44 and 165.25 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 430.44 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/430.44 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 430.44 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 71,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,130.21/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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