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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 436.78 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 436.78 and 176.50 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 436.78 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/436.78 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 436.78 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 77,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,091.67/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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