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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 436.54 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 436.54 and 161.04 is: 241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 436.54 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/436.54 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 436.54 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 70,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,300.40/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.43

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