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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 416.58 and 163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 416.58 and 163.87 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 416.58 = 163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/416.58 = 163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 416.58 × 163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 68,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,264.96/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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