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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.68, 437.10 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.68, 437.10 and 161.73 is: 242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.68 : 437.10 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.68/437.10 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.68x = 437.10 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.68x = 70,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,693.28/291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.37

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