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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.04 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.04 and 160.88 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.04 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.04 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.04 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 70,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151.61/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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