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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.72 and 109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.72 and 109.25 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.72 = 109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.72 = 109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.72 × 109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 47,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,818.18/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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