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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 397.74 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 397.74 and 163.89 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 397.74 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/397.74 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 397.74 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 65,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,185.61/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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