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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.23, 430.54 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.23, 430.54 and 165.24 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.23 : 430.54 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.23/430.54 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.23x = 430.54 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.23x = 71,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,142.43/287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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