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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 404.23 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 404.23 and 174.96 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 404.23 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/404.23 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 404.23 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 70,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,723.07/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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