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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.71, 402.43 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.71, 402.43 and 175.27 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.71 : 402.43 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.71/402.43 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.71x = 402.43 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.71x = 70,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,531.02/291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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