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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 402.17 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 402.17 and 174.96 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 402.17 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/402.17 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 402.17 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 70,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,362.79/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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