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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.68, 437.57 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.68, 437.57 and 109.02 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.68 : 437.57 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.68/437.57 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.68x = 437.57 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.68x = 47,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703.88/291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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