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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 396.45 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 396.45 and 161.27 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 396.45 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/396.45 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 396.45 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 63,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,935.49/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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