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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 436.86 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 436.86 and 108.66 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 436.86 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/436.86 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 436.86 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 47,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,469.21/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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