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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 400.28 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 400.28 and 165.68 is: 228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 400.28 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/400.28 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 400.28 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 66,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,315.56/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.64

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