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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 435.12 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 435.12 and 160.34 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 435.12 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/435.12 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 435.12 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 69,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,767.14/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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