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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 435.34 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 435.34 and 107.88 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 435.34 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/435.34 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 435.34 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 46,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,964.48/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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