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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 403.12 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 403.12 and 174.11 is: 240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 403.12 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/403.12 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 403.12 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 70,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,187.69/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.33

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