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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 435.78 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 435.78 and 162.12 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 435.78 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/435.78 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 435.78 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 70,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,648.65/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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