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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 397.10 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 397.10 and 163.43 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 397.10 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/397.10 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 397.10 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 64,895.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,895.25/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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