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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 433.83 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 433.83 and 161.18 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 433.83 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/433.83 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 433.83 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 69,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,924.72/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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