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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 403.06 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 403.06 and 175.62 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 403.06 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/403.06 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 403.06 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 70,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,785.40/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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