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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 437.03 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 437.03 and 169.28 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 437.03 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/437.03 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 437.03 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 73,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,977.41/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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