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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 403.34 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 403.34 and 174.23 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 403.34 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/403.34 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 403.34 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 70,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,273.93/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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