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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 396.81 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 396.81 and 163.23 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 396.81 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/396.81 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 396.81 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 64,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,771.30/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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