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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 431.50 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 431.50 and 165.62 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 431.50 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/431.50 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 431.50 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 71,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,465.03/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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