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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 402.08 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 402.08 and 175.08 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 402.08 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/402.08 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 402.08 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 70,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,396.17/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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