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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 400.79 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 400.79 and 166.04 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 400.79 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/400.79 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 400.79 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 66,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,547.17/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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