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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.61, 437.23 and 154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.61, 437.23 and 154.57 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.61 : 437.23 = 154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.61/437.23 = 154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.61x = 437.23 × 154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.61x = 67,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,582.64/291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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