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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.25, 400.51 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.25, 400.51 and 165.89 is: 228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 400.51 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/400.51 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 400.51 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 66,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.81/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.91

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