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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 435.71 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 435.71 and 107.80 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 435.71 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/435.71 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 435.71 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 46,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,968.72/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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