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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 402.40 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 402.40 and 175.16 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 402.40 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/402.40 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 402.40 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 70,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,483.38/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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