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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 434.85 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 434.85 and 160.07 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 434.85 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/434.85 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 434.85 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 69,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,604.27/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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