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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 398.87 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 398.87 and 164.72 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 398.87 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/398.87 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 398.87 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 65,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,701.87/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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