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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 435.76 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 435.76 and 107.91 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 435.76 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/435.76 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 435.76 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 47,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,022.86/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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