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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 436.08 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 436.08 and 108.16 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 436.08 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/436.08 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 436.08 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 47,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,166.41/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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