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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 402.66 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 402.66 and 175.36 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 402.66 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/402.66 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 402.66 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 70,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,610.46/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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