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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.61, 402.36 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.61, 402.36 and 173.53 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.61 : 402.36 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.61/402.36 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.61x = 402.36 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.61x = 69,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,820.52/291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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