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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 397.34 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 397.34 and 163.60 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 397.34 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/397.34 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 397.34 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 65,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,006.68/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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