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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.11 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.11 and 108.16 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.11 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.11 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.11 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 47,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169.66/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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