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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 436.75 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 436.75 and 108.52 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 436.75 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/436.75 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 436.75 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 47,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,397.81/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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