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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.03 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.03 and 161.09 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.03 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.03 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.03 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 69,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,915.32/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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