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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 401.88 and 173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 401.88 and 173.23 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 401.88 = 173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/401.88 = 173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 401.88 × 173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 69,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,616.67/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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