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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 402.40 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 402.40 and 175.26 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 402.40 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/402.40 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 402.40 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 70,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,521.74/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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