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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 398.90 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 398.90 and 164.73 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 398.90 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/398.90 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 398.90 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 65,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707.98/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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