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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.81, 397.12 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.81, 397.12 and 163.44 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.81 : 397.12 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.81/397.12 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.81x = 397.12 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.81x = 64,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,905.29/287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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