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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 431.07 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 431.07 and 165.70 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 431.07 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/431.07 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 431.07 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 71,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,428.30/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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