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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 433.84 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 433.84 and 160.96 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 433.84 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/433.84 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 433.84 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 69,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,830.89/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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