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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 436.92 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 436.92 and 161.18 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 436.92 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/436.92 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 436.92 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 70,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,422.77/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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