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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 404.13 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 404.13 and 174.93 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 404.13 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/404.13 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 404.13 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 70,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,694.46/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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