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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.37, 436.49 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.37, 436.49 and 175.76 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.37 : 436.49 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.37/436.49 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.37x = 436.49 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.37x = 76,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,716.10/291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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