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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 431.16 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 431.16 and 165.62 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 431.16 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/431.16 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 431.16 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 71,406.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,406.56/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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