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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.93, 397.35 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.93, 397.35 and 163.58 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 397.35 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/397.35 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 397.35 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 64,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,998.51/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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