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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 399.83 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 399.83 and 163.71 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 399.83 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/399.83 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 399.83 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 65,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,455.35/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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