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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 437.67 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 437.67 and 109.10 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 437.67 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/437.67 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 437.67 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 47,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747.61/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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