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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 435.58 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 435.58 and 107.74 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 435.58 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/435.58 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 435.58 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 46,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,927.21/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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