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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 403.29 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 403.29 and 159.46 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 403.29 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/403.29 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 403.29 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 64,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,307.62/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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