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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.38, 435.17 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.38, 435.17 and 160.18 is: 240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.38 : 435.17 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.38/435.17 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.38x = 435.17 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.38x = 69,705.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,705.53/290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.05

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