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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 400.66 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 400.66 and 165.98 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 400.66 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/400.66 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 400.66 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 66,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,500.63/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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