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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 437.68 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 437.68 and 118.46 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 437.68 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/437.68 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 437.68 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 51,846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,846.41/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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