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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 436.80 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 436.80 and 85.74 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 436.80 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/436.80 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 436.80 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 37,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,451.23/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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