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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 434.92 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 434.92 and 160.13 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 434.92 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/434.92 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 434.92 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 69,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,644.43/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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