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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 399.03 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 399.03 and 164.80 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 399.03 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/399.03 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 399.03 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 65,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,758.34/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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