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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 437.83 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 437.83 and 106.80 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 437.83 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/437.83 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 437.83 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 46,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760.24/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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