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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.52 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.52 and 108.36 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.52 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.52 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.52 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 47,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300.77/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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