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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 437.55 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 437.55 and 109.10 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 437.55 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/437.55 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 437.55 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 47,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,736.71/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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