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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 404.13 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 404.13 and 174.87 is: 241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 404.13 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/404.13 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 404.13 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 70,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,669.34/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.27

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