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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.77, 402.73 and 173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.77, 402.73 and 173.83 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.77 : 402.73 = 173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.77/402.73 = 173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.77x = 402.73 × 173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.77x = 70,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,006.36/291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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