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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.35, 402 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.35, 402 and 174.92 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.35 : 402 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.35/402 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.35x = 402 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.35x = 70,315.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,315.83/291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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