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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.33, 402.03 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.33, 402.03 and 165.30 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.33 : 402.03 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.33/402.03 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.33x = 402.03 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.33x = 66,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,455.56/291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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