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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 404.34 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 404.34 and 175.01 is: 241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 404.34 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/404.34 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 404.34 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 70,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,763.54/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.51

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