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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 397.42 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 397.42 and 163.66 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 397.42 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/397.42 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 397.42 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 65,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,041.76/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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