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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 435.59 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 435.59 and 160.68 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 435.59 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/435.59 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 435.59 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 69,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,990.60/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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