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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 437.22 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 437.22 and 118.35 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 437.22 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/437.22 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 437.22 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 51,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,744.99/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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