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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 435.64 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 435.64 and 107.82 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 435.64 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/435.64 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 435.64 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 46,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,972.68/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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