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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.69, 402.56 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.69, 402.56 and 175.25 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.69 : 402.56 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.69/402.56 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.69x = 402.56 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.69x = 70,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,548.64/291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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