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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.63, 402.49 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.63, 402.49 and 173.61 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.63 : 402.49 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.63/402.49 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.63x = 402.49 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.63x = 69,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,875.79/291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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