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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 434.95 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 434.95 and 160.16 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 434.95 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/434.95 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 434.95 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 69,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,660.69/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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