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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 401.82 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 401.82 and 166.85 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 401.82 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/401.82 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 401.82 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 67,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,041.03/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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