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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 402.03 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 402.03 and 174.90 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 402.03 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/402.03 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 402.03 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 70,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,315.05/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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