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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 437.99 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 437.99 and 118.63 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 437.99 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/437.99 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 437.99 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 51,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,959.38/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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