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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.59, 436.89 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.59, 436.89 and 161.68 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.59 : 436.89 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.59/436.89 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.59x = 436.89 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.59x = 70,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,636.38/291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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