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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 400.15 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 400.15 and 165.63 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 400.15 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/400.15 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 400.15 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 66,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,276.84/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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