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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 434.76 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 434.76 and 161.20 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 434.76 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/434.76 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 434.76 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 70,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,083.31/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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