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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 431.12 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 431.12 and 164.07 is: 245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 431.12 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/431.12 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 431.12 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 70,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,731.70/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.93

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