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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.47 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.47 and 107.60 is: 161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.47 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.47 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.47 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 46,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,853.86/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.48

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