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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.55, 400.96 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.55, 400.96 and 159.56 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.55 : 400.96 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.55/400.96 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.55x = 400.96 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.55x = 63,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,975.78/290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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