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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 398.83 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 398.83 and 164.68 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 398.83 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/398.83 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 398.83 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 65,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,677.92/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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