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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 435.81 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 435.81 and 108.06 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 435.81 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/435.81 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 435.81 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 47,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092.71/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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