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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.96 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.96 and 106.77 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.96 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.96 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.96 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 46,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,331.21/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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