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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 403.67 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 403.67 and 174.58 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 403.67 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/403.67 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 403.67 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 70,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,472.14/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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