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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.25, 434.06 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.25, 434.06 and 106.73 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 434.06 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/434.06 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 434.06 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 46,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326.69/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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