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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 436.04 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 436.04 and 108.03 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 436.04 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/436.04 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 436.04 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 47,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,104.86/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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