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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 435.93 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 435.93 and 108 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 435.93 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/435.93 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 435.93 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 47,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080.44/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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