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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 401.11 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 401.11 and 159.67 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 401.11 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/401.11 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 401.11 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 64,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045.23/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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