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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.67, 437.63 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.67, 437.63 and 109.03 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.67 : 437.63 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.67/437.63 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.67x = 437.63 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.67x = 47,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714.80/291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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