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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 437.16 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 437.16 and 181.74 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 437.16 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/437.16 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 437.16 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 79,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,449.46/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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