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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.17, 436.70 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.17, 436.70 and 98.79 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.17 : 436.70 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.17/436.70 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.17x = 436.70 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.17x = 43,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141.10/291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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