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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 401.17 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 401.17 and 166.38 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 401.17 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/401.17 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 401.17 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 66,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,745.83/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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