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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 400.97 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 400.97 and 166.24 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 400.97 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/400.97 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 400.97 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 66,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,657.25/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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