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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.97, 398.74 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.97, 398.74 and 164.64 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.97 : 398.74 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.97/398.74 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.97x = 398.74 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.97x = 65,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,646.96/288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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