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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 436.55 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 436.55 and 108.44 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 436.55 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/436.55 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 436.55 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 47,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,339.48/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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