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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 435.94 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 435.94 and 108.16 is: 162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 435.94 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/435.94 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 435.94 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 47,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151.27/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.13

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