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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.81, 437.88 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.81, 437.88 and 118.44 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.81 : 437.88 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.81/437.88 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.81x = 437.88 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.81x = 51,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,861.92/291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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