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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 402.43 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 402.43 and 158.84 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 402.43 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/402.43 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 402.43 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 63,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,919.17/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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