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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.33, 436.46 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.33, 436.46 and 175.91 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.33 : 436.46 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.33/436.46 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.33x = 436.46 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.33x = 76,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,774.62/291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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