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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 400.31 and 165.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 400.31 and 165.73 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 400.31 = 165.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/400.31 = 165.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 400.31 × 165.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 66,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,343.27/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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