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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 430.80 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 430.80 and 163.96 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 430.80 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/430.80 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 430.80 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 70,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,633.97/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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