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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 401.27 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 401.27 and 166.50 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 401.27 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/401.27 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 401.27 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 66,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,810.62/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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