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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.66, 434.22 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.66, 434.22 and 106.91 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.66 : 434.22 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.66/434.22 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.66x = 434.22 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.66x = 46,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,422.46/289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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