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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 438.05 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 438.05 and 118.66 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 438.05 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/438.05 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 438.05 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 51,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,979.01/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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