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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 402.46 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 402.46 and 175.16 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 402.46 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/402.46 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 402.46 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 70,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,494.89/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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