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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 401.24 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 401.24 and 164.76 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 401.24 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/401.24 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 401.24 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 66,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,108.30/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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