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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.84, 431.60 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.84, 431.60 and 166.07 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.84 : 431.60 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.84/431.60 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.84x = 431.60 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.84x = 71,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,672.82/287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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