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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 400.35 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 400.35 and 165.76 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 400.35 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/400.35 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 400.35 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 66,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,361.02/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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