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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 437.90 and 118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 437.90 and 118.57 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 437.90 = 118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/437.90 = 118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 437.90 × 118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 51,919.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,919.61/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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