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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 400.40 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 400.40 and 165.88 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 400.40 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/400.40 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 400.40 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 66,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,419.40/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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