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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 395.33 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 395.33 and 162.17 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 395.33 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/395.33 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 395.33 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 64,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,110.27/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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