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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 401.66 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 401.66 and 174.66 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 401.66 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/401.66 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 401.66 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 70,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,153.94/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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