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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.79, 399.93 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.79, 399.93 and 165.42 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.79 : 399.93 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.79/399.93 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.79x = 399.93 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.79x = 66,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156.42/289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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