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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 435 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 435 and 161.76 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 435 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/435 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 435 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 70,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,365.60/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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