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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 431.01 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 431.01 and 165.44 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 431.01 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/431.01 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 431.01 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 71,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,304.14/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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