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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 400.97 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 400.97 and 164.52 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 400.97 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/400.97 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 400.97 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 65,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,966.76/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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