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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 437.36 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 437.36 and 176.17 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 437.36 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/437.36 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 437.36 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 77,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,049.71/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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