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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 402.27 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 402.27 and 175.05 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 402.27 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/402.27 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 402.27 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 70,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,417.36/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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