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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 395.96 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 395.96 and 162.58 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 395.96 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/395.96 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 395.96 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 64,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375.18/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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