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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.89, 404 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.89, 404 and 174.82 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.89 : 404 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.89/404 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.89x = 404 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.89x = 70,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,627.28/292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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