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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.38, 396.57 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.38, 396.57 and 163.04 is: 224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.38 : 396.57 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.38/396.57 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.38x = 396.57 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.38x = 64,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,656.77/287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.99

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