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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 435.54 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 435.54 and 160.44 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 435.54 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/435.54 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 435.54 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 69,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,878.04/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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