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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 398.88 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 398.88 and 164.71 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 398.88 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/398.88 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 398.88 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 65,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,699.52/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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