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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 401.45 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 401.45 and 166.59 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 401.45 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/401.45 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 401.45 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 66,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,877.97/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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