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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 396.50 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 396.50 and 163.01 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 396.50 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/396.50 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 396.50 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 64,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,633.64/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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