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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 396.07 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 396.07 and 162.67 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 396.07 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/396.07 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 396.07 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 64,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,425.91/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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