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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.22 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.22 and 160.23 is: 240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.22 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.22 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.22 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 69,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,734.99/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.40

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