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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 402.96 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 402.96 and 174.01 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 402.96 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/402.96 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 402.96 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 70,119.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,119.07/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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