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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 434.24 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 434.24 and 106.87 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 434.24 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/434.24 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 434.24 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 46,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,405.61/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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