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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 401.92 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 401.92 and 174.84 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 401.92 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/401.92 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 401.92 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 70,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,271.69/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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