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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.67, 402.50 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.67, 402.50 and 175.23 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.67 : 402.50 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.67/402.50 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.67x = 402.50 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.67x = 70,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,530.51/291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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