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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.86, 397.18 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.86, 397.18 and 163.51 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.86 : 397.18 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.86/397.18 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.86x = 397.18 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.86x = 64,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,942.90/287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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