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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.72, 435.53 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.72, 435.53 and 162.20 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.72 : 435.53 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.72/435.53 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.72x = 435.53 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.72x = 70,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,639.98/290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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