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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 401.99 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 401.99 and 173.28 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 401.99 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/401.99 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 401.99 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 69,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,656.83/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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