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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 435.89 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 435.89 and 107.96 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 435.89 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/435.89 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 435.89 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 47,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060.04/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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