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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.16 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.16 and 106.96 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.16 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.16 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.16 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 46,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,437.75/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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