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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 401.66 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 401.66 and 165.02 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 401.66 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/401.66 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 401.66 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 66,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,281.11/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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