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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.84, 431.12 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.84, 431.12 and 164.16 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.84 : 431.12 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.84/431.12 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.84x = 431.12 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.84x = 70,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,773.07/287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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