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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 435.50 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 435.50 and 161.99 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 435.50 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/435.50 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 435.50 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 70,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,545.84/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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