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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 402.68 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 402.68 and 173.74 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 402.68 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/402.68 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 402.68 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 69,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,961.62/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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