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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.82, 402.72 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.82, 402.72 and 175.42 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.82 : 402.72 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.82/402.72 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.82x = 402.72 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.82x = 70,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,645.14/291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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