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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 436.18 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 436.18 and 108.27 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 436.18 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/436.18 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 436.18 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 47,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,225.21/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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