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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.41, 431.13 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.41, 431.13 and 165.70 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.41 : 431.13 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.41/431.13 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.41x = 431.13 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.41x = 71,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,438.24/287.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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