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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.34, 437.01 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.34, 437.01 and 163 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.34 : 437.01 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.34/437.01 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.34x = 437.01 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.34x = 71,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232.63/291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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