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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 400.98 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 400.98 and 159.58 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 400.98 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/400.98 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 400.98 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 63,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,988.39/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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