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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 400.45 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 400.45 and 165.85 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 400.45 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/400.45 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 400.45 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 66,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,414.63/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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