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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 396.02 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 396.02 and 162.66 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 396.02 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/396.02 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 396.02 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 64,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,416.61/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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