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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 431.01 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 431.01 and 165.36 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 431.01 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/431.01 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 431.01 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 71,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,271.81/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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