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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 403.89 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 403.89 and 174.71 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 403.89 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/403.89 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 403.89 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 70,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,561.70/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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