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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 436.42 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 436.42 and 108.32 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 436.42 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/436.42 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 436.42 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 47,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273.01/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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