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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 436.26 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 436.26 and 162.56 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 436.26 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/436.26 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 436.26 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 70,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,918.43/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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