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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 401.57 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 401.57 and 173.00 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 401.57 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/401.57 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 401.57 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 69,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,472.13/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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