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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 404.01 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 404.01 and 174.73 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 404.01 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/404.01 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 404.01 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 70,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,592.67/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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