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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.55, 437.09 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.55, 437.09 and 118.14 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.55 : 437.09 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.55/437.09 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.55x = 437.09 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.55x = 51,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,637.81/291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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