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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 402.23 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 402.23 and 173.55 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 402.23 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/402.23 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 402.23 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 69,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,807.02/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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