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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 437.34 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 437.34 and 118.28 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 437.34 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/437.34 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 437.34 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 51,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,728.58/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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