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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.25, 430.86 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.25, 430.86 and 165.43 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.25 : 430.86 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.25/430.86 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.25x = 430.86 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.25x = 71,275.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,275.02/287.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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