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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 437.90 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 437.90 and 118.58 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 437.90 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/437.90 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 437.90 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 51,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,926.68/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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