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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 431.24 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 431.24 and 166.10 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 431.24 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/431.24 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 431.24 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 71,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,625.98/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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