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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.67 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.67 and 109.08 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.67 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.67 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.67 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 47,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,741.04/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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