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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.51, 436.17 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.51, 436.17 and 178.41 is: 266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.51 : 436.17 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.51/436.17 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.51x = 436.17 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.51x = 77,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,817.09/291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.94

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