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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 435.05 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 435.05 and 160.27 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 435.05 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/435.05 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 435.05 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 69,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,725.46/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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