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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 437.50 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 437.50 and 118.30 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 437.50 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/437.50 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 437.50 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 51,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,756.25/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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