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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 436.11 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 436.11 and 175.55 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 436.11 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/436.11 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 436.11 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 76,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,556.93/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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