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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.49, 434.37 and 106.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.49, 434.37 and 106.97 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.49 : 434.37 = 106.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.49/434.37 = 106.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.49x = 434.37 × 106.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.49x = 46,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,464.56/289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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