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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.01, 436.26 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.01, 436.26 and 108.37 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.01 : 436.26 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.01/436.26 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.01x = 436.26 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.01x = 47,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,275.31/291.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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