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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 437.37 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 437.37 and 109.02 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 437.37 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/437.37 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 437.37 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 47,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682.08/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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