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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 401.26 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 401.26 and 166.43 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 401.26 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/401.26 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 401.26 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 66,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,779.88/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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