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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 435.87 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 435.87 and 107.93 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 435.87 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/435.87 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 435.87 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 47,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,041.27/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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