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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.14, 436.74 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.14, 436.74 and 161.03 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.14 : 436.74 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.14/436.74 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.14x = 436.74 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.14x = 70,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,329.33/291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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