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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 401.40 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 401.40 and 166.54 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 401.40 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/401.40 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 401.40 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 66,849.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,849.16/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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