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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 403.19 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 403.19 and 174.20 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 403.19 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/403.19 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 403.19 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 70,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,232.81/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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