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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.85, 437.66 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.85, 437.66 and 118.49 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.85 : 437.66 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.85/437.66 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.85x = 437.66 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.85x = 51,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,858.33/291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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