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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 434.34 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 434.34 and 106.98 is: 160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 434.34 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/434.34 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 434.34 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 46,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,465.69/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.44

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