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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 402.78 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 402.78 and 175.46 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 402.78 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/402.78 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 402.78 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 70,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,671.78/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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