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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.51, 402.33 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.51, 402.33 and 173.49 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.51 : 402.33 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.51/402.33 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.51x = 402.33 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.51x = 69,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,800.23/291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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