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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 436.70 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 436.70 and 154.16 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 436.70 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/436.70 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 436.70 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 67,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,321.67/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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