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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 436.44 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 436.44 and 162.80 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 436.44 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/436.44 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 436.44 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 71,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,052.43/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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