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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 431.82 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 431.82 and 166.05 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 431.82 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/431.82 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 431.82 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 71,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,703.71/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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