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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 401.37 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 401.37 and 166.51 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 401.37 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/401.37 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 401.37 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 66,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,829.97/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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