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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.56 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.56 and 118.54 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.56 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.56 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.56 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 51,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,866.97/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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