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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 400.77 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 400.77 and 166.09 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 400.77 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/400.77 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 400.77 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 66,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,563.51/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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