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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 396.78 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 396.78 and 163.19 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 396.78 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/396.78 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 396.78 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 64,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,751.52/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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