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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 399.80 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 399.80 and 163.70 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 399.80 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/399.80 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 399.80 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 65,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,447.26/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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