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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.41 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.41 and 165.56 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.41 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.41 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.41 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 66,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,621.56/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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