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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 434.76 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 434.76 and 161.50 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 434.76 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/434.76 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 434.76 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 70,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,213.74/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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