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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 436.65 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 436.65 and 175.95 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 436.65 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/436.65 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 436.65 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 76,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,828.57/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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