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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 431.30 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 431.30 and 166.02 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 431.30 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/431.30 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 431.30 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 71,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,604.43/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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