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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 434.58 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 434.58 and 107.16 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 434.58 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/434.58 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 434.58 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 46,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,569.59/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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