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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.82, 434.45 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.82, 434.45 and 107.16 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.82 : 434.45 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.82/434.45 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.82x = 434.45 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.82x = 46,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,555.13/289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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