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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.91 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.91 and 118.59 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.91 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.91 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.91 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 51,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,931.75/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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