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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 437.54 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 437.54 and 118.48 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 437.54 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/437.54 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 437.54 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 51,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,839.74/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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