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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.86, 399.96 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.86, 399.96 and 165.53 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.86 : 399.96 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.86/399.96 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.86x = 399.96 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.86x = 66,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,205.38/289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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