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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.30, 400.66 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.30, 400.66 and 166.01 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.30 : 400.66 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.30/400.66 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.30x = 400.66 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.30x = 66,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,511.15/290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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