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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.76 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.76 and 161.36 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.76 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.76 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.76 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 70,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152.87/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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