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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.07, 436.33 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.07, 436.33 and 108.41 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.07 : 436.33 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.07/436.33 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.07x = 436.33 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.07x = 47,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,302.54/291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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