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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 400.50 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 400.50 and 165.86 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 400.50 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/400.50 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 400.50 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 66,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,426.93/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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