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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.87, 437.33 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.87, 437.33 and 176.16 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.87 : 437.33 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.87/437.33 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.87x = 437.33 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.87x = 77,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,039.67/291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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