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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.79, 430.95 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.79, 430.95 and 165.68 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.79 : 430.95 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.79/430.95 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.79x = 430.95 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.79x = 71,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,399.80/287.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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