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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.81, 399.96 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.81, 399.96 and 165.51 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.81 : 399.96 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.81/399.96 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.81x = 399.96 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.81x = 66,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,197.38/289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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