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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 401.52 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 401.52 and 159.95 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 401.52 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/401.52 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 401.52 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 64,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224.73/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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