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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 401.40 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 401.40 and 166.54 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 401.40 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/401.40 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 401.40 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 66,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,849.94/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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