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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.20, 434.22 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.20, 434.22 and 162.04 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.20 : 434.22 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.20/434.22 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.20x = 434.22 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.20x = 70,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,361.01/290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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