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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.74 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.74 and 166.79 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.74 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.74 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.74 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 67,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007.64/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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