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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.37, 435.51 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.37, 435.51 and 107.79 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.37 : 435.51 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.37/435.51 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.37x = 435.51 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.37x = 46,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943.62/290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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