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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 400.30 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 400.30 and 165.76 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 400.30 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/400.30 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 400.30 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 66,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,353.73/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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