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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 431.33 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 431.33 and 165.78 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 431.33 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/431.33 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 431.33 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 71,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,505.06/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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