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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 433.97 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 433.97 and 106.79 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 433.97 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/433.97 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 433.97 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 46,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340.95/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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