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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.19, 435.18 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.19, 435.18 and 160.44 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.19 : 435.18 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.19/435.18 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.19x = 435.18 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.19x = 69,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,820.28/290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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