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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 437.97 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 437.97 and 109.43 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 437.97 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/437.97 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 437.97 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 47,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,927.06/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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