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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 438.01 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 438.01 and 162 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 438.01 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/438.01 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 438.01 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 70,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,957.22/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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