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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 400.93 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 400.93 and 166.19 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 400.93 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/400.93 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 400.93 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 66,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,628.14/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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