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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 435.68 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 435.68 and 107.88 is: 161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 435.68 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/435.68 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 435.68 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 47,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001.16/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.79

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