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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 401.38 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 401.38 and 166.55 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 401.38 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/401.38 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 401.38 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 66,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,851.41/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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