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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 435.21 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 435.21 and 107.49 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 435.21 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/435.21 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 435.21 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 46,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780.72/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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