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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 401.52 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 401.52 and 164.94 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 401.52 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/401.52 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 401.52 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 66,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,226.71/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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