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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 436.41 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 436.41 and 108.43 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 436.41 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/436.41 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 436.41 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 47,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,319.94/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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