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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 436.89 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 436.89 and 161.33 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 436.89 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/436.89 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 436.89 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 70,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,482.66/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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