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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.05 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.05 and 108.10 is: 162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.05 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.05 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.05 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 47,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,137.01/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.09

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