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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.73, 437.02 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.73, 437.02 and 176.21 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.73 : 437.02 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.73/437.02 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.73x = 437.02 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.73x = 77,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,005.76/291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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