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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 398.95 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 398.95 and 164.77 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 398.95 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/398.95 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 398.95 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 65,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,734.99/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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