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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.39, 403.31 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.39, 403.31 and 174.32 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.39 : 403.31 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.39/403.31 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.39x = 403.31 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.39x = 70,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,305.00/292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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