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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.15, 400.44 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.15, 400.44 and 159.17 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.15 : 400.44 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.15/400.44 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.15x = 400.44 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.15x = 63,738.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,738.03/290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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