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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 289.04 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 289.04 and 165.93 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 289.04 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/289.04 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 289.04 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 47,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,959.58/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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