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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.55, 398.17 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.55, 398.17 and 162.51 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.55 : 398.17 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.55/398.17 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.55x = 398.17 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.55x = 64,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705.41/288.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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