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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 436.26 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 436.26 and 160.83 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 436.26 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/436.26 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 436.26 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 70,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,163.70/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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