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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 437.24 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 437.24 and 115.83 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 437.24 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/437.24 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 437.24 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 50,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644.93/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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