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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 435.80 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 435.80 and 107.97 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 435.80 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/435.80 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 435.80 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 47,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052.79/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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