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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.18, 399.10 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.18, 399.10 and 164.88 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.18 : 399.10 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.18/399.10 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.18x = 399.10 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.18x = 65,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,802.78/289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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