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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 397.58 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 397.58 and 163.79 is: 226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 397.58 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/397.58 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 397.58 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 65,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,116.82/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.01

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