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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.42, 430.45 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.42, 430.45 and 165.43 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.42 : 430.45 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.42/430.45 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.42x = 430.45 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.42x = 71,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,208.39/287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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