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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 402.18 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 402.18 and 173.46 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 402.18 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/402.18 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 402.18 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 69,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,762.14/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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