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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.04 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.04 and 106.84 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.04 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.04 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.04 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 46,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372.83/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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