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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 436.49 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 436.49 and 108.53 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 436.49 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/436.49 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 436.49 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 47,369.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369.53/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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