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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 403.33 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 403.33 and 166.25 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 403.33 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/403.33 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 403.33 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 67,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,054.73/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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