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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 401.65 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 401.65 and 166.72 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 401.65 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/401.65 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 401.65 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 66,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,961.67/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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