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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 436.68 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 436.68 and 175.48 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 436.68 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/436.68 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 436.68 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 76,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,628.61/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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