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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 436.08 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 436.08 and 162.72 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 436.08 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/436.08 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 436.08 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 70,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,958.94/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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