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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 437.66 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 437.66 and 118.44 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 437.66 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/437.66 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 437.66 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 51,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,836.45/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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