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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.17, 435.36 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.17, 435.36 and 107.47 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.17 : 435.36 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.17/435.36 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.17x = 435.36 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.17x = 46,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,788.14/290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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