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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292, 403.01 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292, 403.01 and 175.54 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292 : 403.01 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292/403.01 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292x = 403.01 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292x = 70,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,743.50/292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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