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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 401.18 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 401.18 and 166.39 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 401.18 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/401.18 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 401.18 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 66,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752.34/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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