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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 437.71 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 437.71 and 118.43 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 437.71 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/437.71 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 437.71 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 51,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,839.77/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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