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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.38, 402.06 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.38, 402.06 and 173.35 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 402.06 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/402.06 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 402.06 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 69,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,696.23/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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