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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.77, 437.27 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.77, 437.27 and 118.23 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.77 : 437.27 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.77/437.27 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.77x = 437.27 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.77x = 51,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,699.28/291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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