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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 403.19 and 175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 403.19 and 175.81 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 403.19 = 175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/403.19 = 175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 403.19 × 175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 70,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,883.95/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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