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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 396.75 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 396.75 and 163.18 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 396.75 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/396.75 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 396.75 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 64,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,741.85/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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