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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.15, 399.02 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.15, 399.02 and 164.79 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.15 : 399.02 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.15/399.02 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.15x = 399.02 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.15x = 65,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,753.68/289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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