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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 401.06 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 401.06 and 159.64 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 401.06 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/401.06 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 401.06 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 64,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,025.22/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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