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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 437.97 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 437.97 and 118.66 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 437.97 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/437.97 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 437.97 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 51,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,969.52/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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