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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 435.05 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 435.05 and 160.22 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 435.05 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/435.05 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 435.05 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 69,702.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,702.91/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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