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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 437.51 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 437.51 and 161.94 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 437.51 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/437.51 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 437.51 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 70,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,850.77/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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