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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 435.18 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 435.18 and 160.28 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 435.18 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/435.18 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 435.18 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 69,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,750.65/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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