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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 436.52 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 436.52 and 108.40 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 436.52 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/436.52 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 436.52 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 47,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,318.77/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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