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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 435.77 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 435.77 and 107.79 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 435.77 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/435.77 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 435.77 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 46,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,970.49/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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