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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 437.98 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 437.98 and 161.84 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 437.98 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/437.98 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 437.98 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 70,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,882.68/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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