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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.55, 400.98 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.55, 400.98 and 159.57 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.55 : 400.98 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.55/400.98 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.55x = 400.98 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.55x = 63,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,984.98/290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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