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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 403.20 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 403.20 and 175.64 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 403.20 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/403.20 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 403.20 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 70,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,818.05/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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