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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 400.62 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 400.62 and 164.32 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 400.62 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/400.62 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 400.62 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 65,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,828.47/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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