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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 396.85 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 396.85 and 163.23 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 396.85 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/396.85 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 396.85 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 64,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,777.83/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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