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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 437.55 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 437.55 and 163.37 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 437.55 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/437.55 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 437.55 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 71,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,480.36/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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