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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 433.74 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 433.74 and 106.61 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 433.74 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/433.74 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 433.74 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 46,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,241.02/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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