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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 437.80 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 437.80 and 161.94 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 437.80 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/437.80 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 437.80 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 70,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,896.93/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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