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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.57, 437.51 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.57, 437.51 and 154.63 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.57 : 437.51 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.57/437.51 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.57x = 437.51 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.57x = 67,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,652.17/291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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