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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 431.08 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 431.08 and 165.63 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 431.08 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/431.08 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 431.08 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 71,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,397.63/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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