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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 400.09 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 400.09 and 165.58 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 400.09 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/400.09 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 400.09 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 66,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,246.90/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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