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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 435.17 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 435.17 and 107.74 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 435.17 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/435.17 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 435.17 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 46,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885.22/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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