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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.85 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.85 and 109.34 is: 163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.85 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.85 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.85 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 47,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,872.33/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.97

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