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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.38, 430.38 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.38, 430.38 and 165.51 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.38 : 430.38 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.38/430.38 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.38x = 430.38 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.38x = 71,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232.19/287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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