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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.13, 403.07 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.13, 403.07 and 175.69 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 403.07 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/403.07 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 403.07 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 70,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,815.37/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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