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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.64 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.64 and 107.82 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.64 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.64 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.64 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 46,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,970.70/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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