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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 395.58 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 395.58 and 162.37 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 395.58 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/395.58 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 395.58 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 64,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,229.76/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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