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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.26, 401.97 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.26, 401.97 and 166.94 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.26 : 401.97 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.26/401.97 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.26x = 401.97 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.26x = 67,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104.87/291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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