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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.34, 436.83 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.34, 436.83 and 163.18 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.34 : 436.83 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.34/436.83 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.34x = 436.83 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.34x = 71,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,281.92/291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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