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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.91 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.91 and 118.16 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.91 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.91 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.91 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 51,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,268.93/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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