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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.86, 397.23 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.86, 397.23 and 163.55 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.86 : 397.23 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.86/397.23 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.86x = 397.23 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.86x = 64,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,966.97/287.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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