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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.20 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.20 and 161.20 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.20 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.20 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.20 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 70,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,315.44/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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