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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.17, 436.43 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.17, 436.43 and 117.81 is: 176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.17 : 436.43 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.17/436.43 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.17x = 436.43 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.17x = 51,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415.23/291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.58

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