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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.85 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.85 and 166.19 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.85 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.85 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.85 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 66,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,614.43/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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