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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 401.42 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 401.42 and 166.58 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 401.42 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/401.42 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 401.42 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 66,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,867.21/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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