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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 436.59 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 436.59 and 175.53 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 436.59 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/436.59 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 436.59 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 76,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,636.28/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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