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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 433.49 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 433.49 and 160.88 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 433.49 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/433.49 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 433.49 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 69,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,738.11/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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