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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.08 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.08 and 165.46 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.08 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.08 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.08 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 71,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,657.42/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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