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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 399.84 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 399.84 and 165.40 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 399.84 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/399.84 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 399.84 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 66,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,133.54/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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