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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 401.19 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 401.19 and 159.73 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 401.19 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/401.19 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 401.19 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 64,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,082.08/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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