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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 404.05 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 404.05 and 174.86 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 404.05 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/404.05 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 404.05 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 70,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,653.52/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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