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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.75, 436.24 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.75, 436.24 and 108.17 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.75 : 436.24 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.75/436.24 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.75x = 436.24 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.75x = 47,186.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186.03/290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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