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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.17, 435.30 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.17, 435.30 and 107.59 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.17 : 435.30 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.17/435.30 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.17x = 435.30 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.17x = 46,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833.93/290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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