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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 400.46 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 400.46 and 165.83 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 400.46 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/400.46 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 400.46 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 66,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,405.45/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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