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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 437.49 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 437.49 and 109.07 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 437.49 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/437.49 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 437.49 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 47,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714.85/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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