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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 436.58 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 436.58 and 108.44 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 436.58 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/436.58 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 436.58 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 47,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340.01/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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