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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.53, 396.79 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.53, 396.79 and 163.19 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.53 : 396.79 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.53/396.79 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.53x = 396.79 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.53x = 64,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,752.16/287.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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