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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 437.37 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 437.37 and 109.20 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 437.37 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/437.37 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 437.37 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 47,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,760.80/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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