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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.34, 437 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.34, 437 and 161.34 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.34 : 437 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.34/437 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.34x = 437 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.34x = 70,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,505.58/291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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