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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 437.24 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 437.24 and 108.89 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 437.24 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/437.24 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 437.24 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 47,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611.06/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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