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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 403.29 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 403.29 and 175.91 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 403.29 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/403.29 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 403.29 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 70,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,940.73/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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