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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.26, 403.18 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.26, 403.18 and 175.75 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.26 : 403.18 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.26/403.18 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.26x = 403.18 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.26x = 70,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,858.89/292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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