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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 434.67 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 434.67 and 107.20 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 434.67 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/434.67 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 434.67 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 46,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596.62/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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