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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 400.95 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 400.95 and 166.23 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 400.95 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/400.95 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 400.95 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 66,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,649.92/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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