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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.17, 436.50 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.17, 436.50 and 175.47 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.17 : 436.50 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.17/436.50 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.17x = 436.50 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.17x = 76,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,592.66/291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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