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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.90, 397.28 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.90, 397.28 and 163.58 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.90 : 397.28 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.90/397.28 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.90x = 397.28 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.90x = 64,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,988.46/287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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