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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.37 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.37 and 165.66 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.37 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.37 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.37 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 71,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,791.25/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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