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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 402.66 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 402.66 and 173.77 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 402.66 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/402.66 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 402.66 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 69,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,970.23/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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