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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 399.73 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 399.73 and 161.90 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 399.73 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/399.73 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 399.73 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 64,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,716.29/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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