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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 434.04 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 434.04 and 161 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 434.04 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/434.04 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 434.04 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 69,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,880.44/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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