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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.32, 436.98 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.32, 436.98 and 118.06 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.32 : 436.98 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.32/436.98 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.32x = 436.98 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.32x = 51,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,589.86/291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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