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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 401.06 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 401.06 and 166.31 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 401.06 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/401.06 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 401.06 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 66,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,697.45/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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