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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 434.76 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 434.76 and 160.15 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 434.76 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/434.76 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 434.76 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 69,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,626.81/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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