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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.57, 437.61 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.57, 437.61 and 118.33 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.57 : 437.61 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.57/437.61 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.57x = 437.61 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.57x = 51,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783.19/291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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