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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 403.14 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 403.14 and 175.84 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 403.14 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/403.14 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 403.14 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 70,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,888.14/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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