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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 396.93 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 396.93 and 163.29 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 396.93 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/396.93 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 396.93 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 64,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,816.80/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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