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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 433.68 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 433.68 and 106.56 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 433.68 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/433.68 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 433.68 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 46,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,212.94/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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