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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 401.34 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 401.34 and 174.38 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 401.34 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/401.34 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 401.34 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 69,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,985.67/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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