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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.59, 402.37 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.59, 402.37 and 165.55 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.59 : 402.37 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.59/402.37 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.59x = 402.37 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.59x = 66,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,610.34/291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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