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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 397.17 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 397.17 and 163.45 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 397.17 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/397.17 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 397.17 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 64,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,917.44/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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