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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 436.94 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 436.94 and 161.26 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 436.94 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/436.94 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 436.94 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 70,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,461.72/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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