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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 401.36 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 401.36 and 159.84 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 401.36 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/401.36 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 401.36 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 64,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,154.09/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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