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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.63, 402.32 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.63, 402.32 and 175.13 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.63 : 402.32 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.63/402.32 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.63x = 402.32 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.63x = 70,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,458.30/291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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