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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.13, 397.53 and 163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.13, 397.53 and 163.78 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.13 : 397.53 = 163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.13/397.53 = 163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.13x = 397.53 × 163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.13x = 65,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,107.46/288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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