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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 436.59 and 161.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 436.59 and 161.21 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 436.59 = 161.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/436.59 = 161.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 436.59 × 161.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 70,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,380.49/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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