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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289, 433.50 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289, 433.50 and 160.75 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289 : 433.50 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289/433.50 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289x = 433.50 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289x = 69,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,685.13/289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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