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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 436.77 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 436.77 and 108.60 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 436.77 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/436.77 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 436.77 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 47,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433.22/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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