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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 437.50 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 437.50 and 118.19 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 437.50 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/437.50 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 437.50 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 51,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,708.13/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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