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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.81, 431.72 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.81, 431.72 and 163.52 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.81 : 431.72 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.81/431.72 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.81x = 431.72 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.81x = 70,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,597.46/287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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