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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 404.29 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 404.29 and 174.99 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 404.29 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/404.29 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 404.29 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 70,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,746.31/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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