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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 401.06 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 401.06 and 166.34 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 401.06 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/401.06 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 401.06 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 66,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,709.48/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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