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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 434.87 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 434.87 and 159.98 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 434.87 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/434.87 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 434.87 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 69,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,572.40/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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