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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 435.42 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 435.42 and 160.47 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 435.42 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/435.42 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 435.42 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 69,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,871.85/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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