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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 396.52 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 396.52 and 163.02 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 396.52 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/396.52 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 396.52 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 64,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,640.28/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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