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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.73 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.73 and 106.76 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.73 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.73 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.73 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 46,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,302.31/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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