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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 436.56 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 436.56 and 120 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 436.56 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/436.56 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 436.56 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 52,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,387.20/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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