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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 402.80 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 402.80 and 175.44 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 402.80 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/402.80 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 402.80 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 70,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,666.35/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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