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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 401.73 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 401.73 and 165.11 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 401.73 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/401.73 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 401.73 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 66,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,327.63/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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