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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 401.51 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 401.51 and 159.94 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 401.51 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/401.51 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 401.51 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 64,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,217.51/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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