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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 403.69 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 403.69 and 159.76 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 403.69 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/403.69 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 403.69 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 64,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,490.70/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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