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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 397.20 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 397.20 and 163.48 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 397.20 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/397.20 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 397.20 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 64,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,934.26/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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