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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 397 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 397 and 163.35 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 397 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/397 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 397 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 64,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,849.95/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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