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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 437.10 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 437.10 and 108.80 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 437.10 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/437.10 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 437.10 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 47,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,556.48/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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