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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 400.81 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 400.81 and 166.06 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 400.81 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/400.81 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 400.81 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 66,558.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,558.47/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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