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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.11, 397.61 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.11, 397.61 and 163.77 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.11 : 397.61 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.11/397.61 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.11x = 397.61 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.11x = 65,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,115.77/288.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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