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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 401.34 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 401.34 and 174.48 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 401.34 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/401.34 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 401.34 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 70,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,025.80/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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