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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.28 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.28 and 108.18 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.28 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.28 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.28 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 47,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196.77/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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