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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.66, 399.76 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.66, 399.76 and 165.34 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.66 : 399.76 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.66/399.76 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.66x = 399.76 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.66x = 66,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,096.32/289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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