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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 396.82 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 396.82 and 163.20 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 396.82 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/396.82 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 396.82 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 64,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,761.02/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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