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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 399.59 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 399.59 and 165.27 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 399.59 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/399.59 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 399.59 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 66,041.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041.53/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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