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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.47, 402.14 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.47, 402.14 and 175.01 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.47 : 402.14 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.47/402.14 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.47x = 402.14 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.47x = 70,378.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,378.52/291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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