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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.57, 437.16 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.57, 437.16 and 109.05 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.57 : 437.16 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.57/437.16 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.57x = 437.16 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.57x = 47,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,672.30/291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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