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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 436.49 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 436.49 and 108.37 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 436.49 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/436.49 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 436.49 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 47,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,301.60/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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