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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.87, 436.46 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.87, 436.46 and 108.32 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.87 : 436.46 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.87/436.46 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.87x = 436.46 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.87x = 47,277.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,277.35/290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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