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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 400.46 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 400.46 and 162.43 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 400.46 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/400.46 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 400.46 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 65,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,044.90/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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