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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 434.82 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 434.82 and 107.29 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 434.82 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/434.82 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 434.82 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 46,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,649.73/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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