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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 434.50 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 434.50 and 106.96 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 434.50 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/434.50 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 434.50 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 46,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,474.12/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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