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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 400.99 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 400.99 and 166.29 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 400.99 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/400.99 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 400.99 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 66,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,679.45/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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