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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.71, 437.45 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.71, 437.45 and 109.06 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.71 : 437.45 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.71/437.45 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.71x = 437.45 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.71x = 47,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,707.75/291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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