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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 404.19 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 404.19 and 174.90 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 404.19 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/404.19 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 404.19 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 70,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,692.83/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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