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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 402.60 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 402.60 and 175.38 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 402.60 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/402.60 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 402.60 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 70,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,607.99/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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