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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 399.64 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 399.64 and 165.27 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 399.64 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/399.64 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 399.64 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 66,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,048.50/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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