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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 435.47 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 435.47 and 107.66 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 435.47 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/435.47 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 435.47 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 46,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,879.98/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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