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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 438.03 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 438.03 and 118.65 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 438.03 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/438.03 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 438.03 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 51,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,972.26/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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