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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 401.31 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 401.31 and 166.49 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 401.31 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/401.31 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 401.31 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 66,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,814.10/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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