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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.49, 403.72 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.49, 403.72 and 174.55 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.49 : 403.72 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.49/403.72 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.49x = 403.72 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.49x = 70,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,469.33/292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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