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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 401.31 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 401.31 and 164.82 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 401.31 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/401.31 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 401.31 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 66,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,143.09/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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