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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 437.68 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 437.68 and 109.26 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 437.68 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/437.68 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 437.68 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 47,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,820.92/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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