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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.35, 437.07 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.35, 437.07 and 161.30 is: 241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.35 : 437.07 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.35/437.07 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.35x = 437.07 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.35x = 70,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499.39/291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.97

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