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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 402.16 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 402.16 and 173.48 is: 239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 402.16 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/402.16 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 402.16 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 69,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,766.72/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.39

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