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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 403.66 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 403.66 and 174.54 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 403.66 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/403.66 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 403.66 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 70,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,454.82/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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