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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 403.06 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 403.06 and 174.12 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 403.06 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/403.06 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 403.06 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 70,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,180.81/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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