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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.98 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.98 and 166.20 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.98 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.98 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.98 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 66,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,642.88/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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