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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 399.74 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 399.74 and 165.32 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 399.74 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/399.74 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 399.74 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 66,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,082.75/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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