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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 437.36 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 437.36 and 108.92 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 437.36 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/437.36 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 437.36 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 47,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638.20/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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