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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.55, 435.48 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.55, 435.48 and 107.84 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.55 : 435.48 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.55/435.48 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.55x = 435.48 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.55x = 46,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,959.99/290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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