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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 401.16 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 401.16 and 166.41 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 401.16 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/401.16 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 401.16 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 66,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,757.04/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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