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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 400.79 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 400.79 and 166.06 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 400.79 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/400.79 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 400.79 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 66,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,554.36/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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