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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 401.08 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 401.08 and 166.32 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 401.08 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/401.08 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 401.08 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 66,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,707.63/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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