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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 430.56 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 430.56 and 165.37 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 430.56 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/430.56 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 430.56 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 71,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201.71/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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