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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 437.43 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 437.43 and 118.26 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 437.43 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/437.43 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 437.43 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 51,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,730.47/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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