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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 401.49 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 401.49 and 166.61 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 401.49 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/401.49 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 401.49 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 66,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,890.24/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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