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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 436.04 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 436.04 and 108.09 is: 162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 436.04 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/436.04 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 436.04 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 47,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131.43/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.13

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