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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 402.27 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 402.27 and 175.20 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 402.27 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/402.27 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 402.27 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 70,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,477.70/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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