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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 435.99 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 435.99 and 160.42 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 435.99 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/435.99 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 435.99 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 69,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,941.52/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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