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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 401.60 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 401.60 and 174.68 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 401.60 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/401.60 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 401.60 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 70,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151.49/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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