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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 396.98 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 396.98 and 163.34 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 396.98 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/396.98 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 396.98 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 64,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,842.71/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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