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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 401.23 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 401.23 and 159.75 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 401.23 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/401.23 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 401.23 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 64,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,095.79/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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