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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 402.32 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 402.32 and 175.04 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 402.32 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/402.32 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 402.32 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 70,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,421.22/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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