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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 402.52 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 402.52 and 175.24 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 402.52 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/402.52 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 402.52 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 70,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,537.60/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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