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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 403.97 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 403.97 and 159.96 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 403.97 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/403.97 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 403.97 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 64,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,619.04/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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