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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 401.29 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 401.29 and 166.44 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 401.29 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/401.29 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 401.29 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 66,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,791.80/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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