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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 400.27 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 400.27 and 164.02 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 400.27 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/400.27 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 400.27 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 65,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,652.61/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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