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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 396.98 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 396.98 and 161.65 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 396.98 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/396.98 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 396.98 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 64,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,173.07/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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