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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 398.84 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 398.84 and 164.67 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 398.84 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/398.84 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 398.84 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 65,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,676.16/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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