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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.71, 430.93 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.71, 430.93 and 164.03 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.71 : 430.93 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.71/430.93 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.71x = 430.93 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.71x = 70,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,685.45/287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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