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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 436.71 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 436.71 and 108.55 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 436.71 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/436.71 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 436.71 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 47,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404.87/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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