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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.49, 437.19 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.49, 437.19 and 108.75 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.49 : 437.19 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.49/437.19 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.49x = 437.19 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.49x = 47,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,544.41/291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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