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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.03 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.03 and 106.78 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.03 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.03 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.03 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 46,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345.72/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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