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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 402 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 402 and 173.25 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 402 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/402 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 402 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 69,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646.50/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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