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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.82, 438.05 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.82, 438.05 and 118.61 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.82 : 438.05 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.82/438.05 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.82x = 438.05 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.82x = 51,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,957.11/291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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