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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 436.80 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 436.80 and 108.56 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 436.80 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/436.80 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 436.80 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 47,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,419.01/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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