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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 401.45 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 401.45 and 166.57 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 401.45 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/401.45 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 401.45 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 66,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,869.82/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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