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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.38, 437.00 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.38, 437.00 and 108.68 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 437.00 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/437.00 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 437.00 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 47,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,490.43/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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