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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.47, 437.31 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.47, 437.31 and 118.08 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.47 : 437.31 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.47/437.31 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.47x = 437.31 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.47x = 51,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,637.56/291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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