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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 403.35 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 403.35 and 174.30 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 403.35 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/403.35 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 403.35 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 70,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,303.91/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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