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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.29, 400.62 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.29, 400.62 and 165.92 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.29 : 400.62 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.29/400.62 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.29x = 400.62 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.29x = 66,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,470.87/290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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