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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.43, 435.60 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.43, 435.60 and 107.82 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.43 : 435.60 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.43/435.60 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.43x = 435.60 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.43x = 46,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,966.39/290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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