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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 396.17 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 396.17 and 162.77 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 396.17 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/396.17 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 396.17 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 64,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,485.77/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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