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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 434.01 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 434.01 and 106.79 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 434.01 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/434.01 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 434.01 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 46,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,347.93/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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