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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 436.47 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 436.47 and 108.38 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 436.47 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/436.47 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 436.47 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 47,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,304.48/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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