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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.77 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.77 and 166.61 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.77 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.77 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.77 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 72,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,438.12/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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