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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 437.22 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 437.22 and 118.08 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 437.22 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/437.22 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 437.22 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 51,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626.94/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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