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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 401.25 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 401.25 and 166.43 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 401.25 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/401.25 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 401.25 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 66,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,781.04/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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