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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 403.08 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 403.08 and 175.70 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 403.08 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/403.08 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 403.08 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 70,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,821.16/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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