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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 401.52 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 401.52 and 166.62 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 401.52 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/401.52 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 401.52 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 66,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,901.68/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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