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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.67, 403.82 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.67, 403.82 and 174.61 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.67 : 403.82 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.67/403.82 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.67x = 403.82 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.67x = 70,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,512.46/292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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