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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 437.00 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 437.00 and 108.77 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 437.00 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/437.00 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 437.00 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 47,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,529.76/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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