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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 437.33 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 437.33 and 109.01 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 437.33 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/437.33 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 437.33 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 47,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674.71/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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