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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 437.28 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 437.28 and 108.84 is: 163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 437.28 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/437.28 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 437.28 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 47,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,593.56/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.28

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