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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.77, 402.68 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.77, 402.68 and 173.75 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.77 : 402.68 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.77/402.68 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.77x = 402.68 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.77x = 69,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,962.77/291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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