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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 434.24 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 434.24 and 162.04 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 434.24 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/434.24 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 434.24 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 70,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,364.25/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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