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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 401.47 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 401.47 and 164.91 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 401.47 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/401.47 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 401.47 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 66,208.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,208.44/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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