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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 438.06 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 438.06 and 109.44 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 438.06 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/438.06 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 438.06 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 47,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,941.29/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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