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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 431.42 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 431.42 and 165.96 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 431.42 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/431.42 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 431.42 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 71,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,597.63/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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