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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 398.98 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 398.98 and 164.79 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 398.98 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/398.98 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 398.98 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 65,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,747.91/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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