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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 401.70 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 401.70 and 174.70 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 401.70 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/401.70 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 401.70 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 70,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,176.99/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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