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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 435.48 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 435.48 and 107.80 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 435.48 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/435.48 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 435.48 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 46,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,944.74/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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