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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 403.06 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 403.06 and 174.08 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 403.06 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/403.06 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 403.06 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 70,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,164.68/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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